Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for several patients and determines which patient to be most at risk for developing an infection related to a decreased anti-inflammatory response?
A) A patient who has been experiencing high levels of stress for the last 3 months.
B) A patient with a glycosylated Hgb level of 6.7%.
C) A patient with osteoarthritis who was recently diagnosed.
D) A patient who is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 2 weeks related to gallstones.
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